Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or 2 years of aviation maintenance experience. Valid Driver’s License required.

Position Purpose:

• The Aircraft Technician I, under close supervision, performs or assists with inspection, maintenance, and repair of basic aircraft systems and structures.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision. Assist with movement of aircraft as required. .
2. Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paper work in a timely manner. .
3. Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications. .
4. Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely. .
5. Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.) .
6. Ensure all customer property is properly protected. .

Additional Functions:

1. Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks. .

2. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered. .

3. Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use. .

4. Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk. .

5. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. . Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures. . Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language..